M61A1MECH Posted May 20, 2008 #1 Posted May 20, 2008 Check out the link to Yamaha STAR motorcycles, could it be the new V-MAX is ready to finally arrive. If that is the case could a new Venture be far behind? http://www.starmotorcycles.com/
Squeeze Posted May 20, 2008 #3 Posted May 20, 2008 looks like Germany is 4 Hours ahead ... http://www.yamaha-motor.de/
Eck Posted May 20, 2008 #4 Posted May 20, 2008 2005 RSV to 2008 RSV comparison: 2008 RSV Front suspension Telescopic fork; air-assist, 5.5-in travel 2005 RSV Front suspension Telescopic fork; air-assist, 5.6-in travel $17,299 = 2008 RSV (Black Cherry/ Raven) $17,599 = 2008 RSV (S model (Charcoal Silver) $16,499 = 2005 RSV (Liquid Silver) $16,999 = 2005 RSV (Midnight) Everything else is the same, even the "cassette tape player" is still there....
ahoutzer Posted May 20, 2008 #5 Posted May 20, 2008 2008 RSV Front suspension Telescopic fork; air-assist, 5.5-in travel 2005 RSV Front suspension Telescopic fork; air-assist, 5.6-in travel Do you think one of them is a typo error, or do you suppose that Yamaha's great technological advancement over those three years was to drop a couple of extra washers on top of the front fork springs before putting the caps on?
Squeeze Posted May 20, 2008 #6 Posted May 20, 2008 I forgot to mention ... I've heard several Words from Germany, the new Vmax will be at the Dealers end of October/Beginning November this Year. You can order a Bike since mid April. Delivery Time is 1st Quarter 2009. So my Guess is, the Countdown is indeed for the new Max ...
MAINEAC Posted May 21, 2008 #7 Posted May 21, 2008 2005 RSV to 2008 RSV comparison: 2008 RSV Front suspension Telescopic fork; air-assist, 5.5-in travel 2005 RSV Front suspension Telescopic fork; air-assist, 5.6-in travel $17,299 = 2008 RSV (Black Cherry/ Raven) $17,599 = 2008 RSV (S model (Charcoal Silver) $16,499 = 2005 RSV (Liquid Silver) $16,999 = 2005 RSV (Midnight) Everything else is the same, even the "cassette tape player" is still there.... Hey Eck is the S model the one with the chrome forks? The Dealer I go to has a 07 and 2 08s and one of them had chrome forks.
RoadKill Posted May 21, 2008 #8 Posted May 21, 2008 Hey Eck is the S model the one with the chrome forks? The Dealer I go to has a 07 and 2 08s and one of them had chrome forks. Yes, used to be the midnight's had the chrome forks, now its the S model
MAINEAC Posted May 21, 2008 #9 Posted May 21, 2008 (edited) Thanks for the clarification... I know about the Midnight.. I own one LOL... IMO the chrome forks are a very nice option that make a big difference. Edited May 21, 2008 by MAINEAC
Eck Posted May 21, 2008 #10 Posted May 21, 2008 Thanks for the clarification... SURE THING.....Glad I could be of help......
KeithR Posted May 21, 2008 #11 Posted May 21, 2008 Canadian Prices $22,499 - 2008 Royal Star Venture S $21,899 - 2008 Royal Star Venture Big difference in pricing !! Keith
sdive Posted May 21, 2008 #12 Posted May 21, 2008 Dealer here mentioned this past weekend that the scuttlebut was 1759 cc fuel injected........VENTURE:dancefool:
Squeeze Posted May 21, 2008 #13 Posted May 21, 2008 Dealer here mentioned this past weekend that the scuttlebut was 1759 cc fuel injected........VENTURE:dancefool: I'd prefer a Vmax first, but a 1Gen Venture Style would be fine also. I could strip it down to the Necessaries.... Frame, Motor, Fork, Swing arm, Brakes, Wheels and a Seat. Oh, some Headlight and Blinker would be fine, but anything else could be sold to shorten the Price.
KiteSquid Posted May 21, 2008 #14 Posted May 21, 2008 (edited) looks like Germany is 4 Hours ahead ... http://www.yamaha-motor.de/ I see the German site as being 4 hours and 20 seconds behind.... AND the US key has the Star logo while the German key as the triple tuning fork logo...... But the US site say 12 NOON pacific, but it is currently timed for 12 noon eastern..... Edited May 21, 2008 by KiteSquid
KiteSquid Posted May 21, 2008 #15 Posted May 21, 2008 (edited) Dealer here mentioned this past weekend that the scuttlebut was 1759 cc fuel injected........VENTURE:dancefool: If this is true, who wants to buy my 2007 RSV?????? But with that exhaust note, it will be the unveiling of the new V-Max Edited May 21, 2008 by KiteSquid
Squeeze Posted May 21, 2008 #16 Posted May 21, 2008 I see the german site as being 4 hours and 20 seconds behind.... AND the US key has the Star logo while the German key as the triple tuning fork logo...... I can assure you, yesterday it was the other Way around. Must be an Issue with different Time Servers. At least that i was told from a Guy. I noticed the different Logo's. It has to be a Vmax or anything which is sold under this Brand in US. Well, as we could order the new Vmax since mid of April, i think that's the new Max. As i said before, i'd prefer the Max, but if it would be a Venture .. OK, works for me. In the End, it comes down to test ride on any Bike first. Just bringing a V4 for big Money doesn't necessarily mean, i'd buy one. For big Money, i'd update both of my V4's in every Aspect and still get out cheaper than 20,000.00 Euros ... Anyway, i like to see a new V4.
jpgivens Posted May 21, 2008 #17 Posted May 21, 2008 Check out this link. http://www.starvmax.com/?gclid=CKmZ09v4t5MCFQwrswodIz-dCA
gibvel Posted May 21, 2008 #18 Posted May 21, 2008 If this is true, who wants to buy my 2007 RSV?????? Or even a 2008.
Eck Posted May 21, 2008 #19 Posted May 21, 2008 looks like the anouncement pertains to the V-Max being the only change Yamaha made... I wouldnt be expecting a change in the RSV model... I mean truthfully now, what "could" they really do to improve it... It comes with such a great sounding and "hideable" cassette player It comes with the best straight cut gears one can find on a bike It comes with a rear shock that....ah never mind.. I mean. hey...leave well enough alone..
KiteSquid Posted June 4, 2008 #20 Posted June 4, 2008 Its Time!!!!!! I'm reading the site NOW!!!!! IT ITS THE 2008 VMAX!!!!!
Squeeze Posted June 4, 2008 #21 Posted June 4, 2008 Sure it's the new Max ... Countdown is in another Window :D
KiteSquid Posted June 4, 2008 #22 Posted June 4, 2008 (edited) Squeeze, the other window you are talking about, is it the 2008 RSV???? there is a black cherry and black on in Fredericksburg VA already..... old news. the only change I could detect was the color... Edited June 4, 2008 by KiteSquid
ediddy Posted June 4, 2008 #24 Posted June 4, 2008 I wonder if the 09 Venture will be 1679cc and fuel injected?
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